Solve 2/3+5/12

$$\frac { 2 } { 3 } + \frac { 5 } { 12 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{13}{12}\approx 1.083333333$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 3 and 12 is 12. Convert \frac{2}{3} and \frac{5}{12} to fractions with denominator 12.

$$\frac{8}{12}+\frac{5}{12}$$

Since \frac{8}{12} and \frac{5}{12} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{8+5}{12}$$

Add 8 and 5 to get 13.

$$\frac{13}{12}$$

Factor

$$\frac{13}{2 ^ {2} \cdot 3} = 1\frac{1}{12} = 1.0833333333333333$$